My daughter is 32, 8 mo preg, and about to go to prison. what do I do to gain custody of my grandchild?

I completely agree. You should consider filing a Non-Parental Custody Petition. It will be easier if your daughter agrees. You will also have to...

Is it possible for someone i consider my mom, but isn't really my mom, get custody of me?

If there is proof/evidence to support that a biological parent is unfit and/or unsafe to parent, the non-parent could pursue a Non-Parental Custody...

Other parent moving out of country with my child?

You really should file to establish a parenting plan as soon as possible. You can ask the court to prohibit a move out of the country while your...

If CPS has filed a case in court, you should be appointed an attorney by the court. If they have not filed, but you are looking for legal help in...

Son's father months later is trying to get custody. PLEASE HELP!!

I completely agree with Mr. Hawkins. Do not wait for the father to act. You should immediately seek to establish a parenting plan that protects...

How old does a child have to be where the child can choose to live with which parent.

People often think there is a magic age where a child gets to decide which parent to live with. That is not true. Until the child turns 18 or is...

Am I understanding this right? Under RCW 13.34.050(3)

The court will look to see if reasonable efforts were made to notify the parent, even if they were not able to actually serve.

Can I petition the court for guardianship of a minor child that is not a relative?

If you fear for the child's safety you can call CPS and make a referral regarding your concerns and the new circumstances. Additionally, yes you...

Do attorneys in the category "juvenile & more" defend parents trying to get their kids back from CPS in dependency court?

Typically the attorneys appointed by the court in dependency actions are very well versed in that very specific area of law. If you feel like you...

Is it ok for my son to use a voice recorder in class?

I think the best option may be to pursue having this added to the IEP, either at your regular IEP review or by requesting an early review and...